Recherche Bay fatality - Tasmania

[DandyDon]

Drowned Diver – Recherche Bay, Recherche

About 6pm on Sunday 13 March 2022 police received a call that a diver was overdue at Recherche Bay and there was concern for his welfare. Uniform Police, Search and Rescue personnel, Tasmanian Ambulance officers and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter were tasked to attend. A 35 year old male was...

www.police.tas.gov.au

About 6pm on Sunday 13 March 2022 police received a call that a diver was overdue at Recherche Bay and there was concern for his welfare. Uniform Police, Search and Rescue personnel, Tasmanian Ambulance officers and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter were tasked to attend.

A 35 year old male was located unconscious underwater and was lifted out of the water by his diving companions. CPR was commenced by his diving group, but despite their efforts, they were unable to revive him.

The man’s family have been notified of the tragic incident.

A report is being prepared for the Coroner.

Any information regarding the incident can be provided to Police on 131 444 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

 

[Tassi Devil Diver]

A very tragic incident (as they all are) apparently the diver became trapped.

 

[Alaskan Scuba Dude]

Trapped in giant kelp.

 

[DandyDon]

Trapped in giant kelp.

Is that a guess? I certified in the West Texas desert, but I've dived kelp a few times. It's rather easy to break.

 

[Tassi Devil Diver]

Trapped in giant kelp.

Probably not, possibly lobster diving (a very popular diving activity here) trapped in a hole, small cave, ledge comes to mind.

 

[clownfishsydney]

I have dived in giant kelp before, in my opinion it is not possible to get trapped.